James Lemke

James H. Lemke, of South Glastonbury, beloved brother of John C. Lemke II of Hebron, CT. Son of the late John C. and Alice Revene Schaefer Lemke, entered into eternal life on Sept. 18, 2015 at Hartford Hospital .

Jimmy was born on December 16, 1935 and resided in South Glastonbury all of his life. Jim proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a volunteer Fireman in South Glastonbury for many, many years and was a longtime employee for the State of CT Highway Dept. and he also worked for the Travelers Ins. Co and Hertz Truck Rental.

Jimmy was a supporter of many charities, especially those helping animals, veterans and the Covenant House.

In addition to his brother John and his wife Armida, Jim leaves behind his four loving nieces and nephews; nephew John C. Lemke III and his two daughters Giana & Bella, niece Shannon M. Cruz and her husband Tony and their daughter Caylee, niece Tammy L. Lemke and her son Kyler R. Lemke (the love of Jimmy’s life), nephew Scott A. Lemke and his wife Tina J. and their daughters Allison & Alexandra and many many close friends and relatives.

Our special thanks go out to the Hartford Hospital I.C.U unit, the Conklin Building 5th floor and the Palliative Care unit, 2nd floor and Dr. Kumar for the ongoing care and compassion for Jimmy and our family.

Friends and family may pay their respects on Monday, September 21, 2015 from 7-9pm at the Glastonbury Funeral Home, 450 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 22 at 11am at St. Augustine’s Church, 55 Hopewell Road, South Glastonbury. Everyone is asked to meet directly at church. Burial with Military Honors will follow immediately in St. Augustine Cemetery. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.glastonburyfuneral.com